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NBA Power Rankings: Most impactful newcomers on all 30 teams

NBA insiders break down the most impactful player, rookie or coach and where all 30 teams stack up in this week's power rankings. ... Continue Reading

Why the Cavaliers are doubling down despite two straight playoff disappointments

The Cavaliers aren't making any major changes to their schemes or plans. In fact, they're doubling down. ... Continue Reading

Warriors' Curry to miss Cup opener due to illness

Warriors star Steph Curry will miss Friday night's NBA Cup opener at Denver because of a lingering illness. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Pacers waive McClung, bring on Morris

The Pacers are waiving guard Mac McClung and will sign veteran guard Monte Morris in his place, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Heat's Adebayo (toe) ruled out Friday vs. Hornets

The Miami Heat have ruled big man Bam Adebayo out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets with a left big toe sprain. ... Continue Reading

Massive fire heavily damages Spoelstra's home

Fire destroyed a home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra early Thursday, with officials saying more than 20 units were dispatched in what became a futile effort to save the property. ... Continue Reading

Smart: 'Full ownership' of gaffe as Lakers hold on

Marcus Smart owned up to an inbounding error that nearly cost the Lakers in their 118-116 win over the Spurs, saying "it will never happen again." ... Continue Reading

Wembanyama stalled out again in loss to Lakers

Victor Wembanyama says adjustments are needed after a second straight game of double-teams ended in a 118-116 Spurs loss to the Lakers. ... Continue Reading

Westbrook fuels Kings, makes rebounding history

Russell Westbrook used the 204th triple-double of his career to deliver a win for Sacramento, meanwhile passing Jason Kidd for the most career rebounds by an NBA guard. ... Continue Reading

🏀 Debating four early-season storylines

ESPN national analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton debate the biggest early-season questions about Victor Wembanyama, Austin Reaves, Cooper Flagg and more. ... Continue Reading

KAT 'still stunned' by trade as Knicks rout Wolves

Karl-Anthony Towns said after Wednesday's game that a year later, it's still "weird" to face his former teammates. ... Continue Reading

Sources: LeBron eyes live 5-on-5 play as next step

Lakers star LeBron James' next step in his recovery will be taking part in live 5-on-5 reps in practice, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

'He just called me washed up': Donovan Mitchell dedicates 46-point game to NBA 2K user

The Cleveland Cavaliers guard said his 46-point game against the 76ers was powered by an NBA 2K user. ... Continue Reading

Garland's debut fuels Cavs' season-best scoring

With Darius Garland directing the offense after missing the first seven games, the Cavs scored a season-high 132 points in Wednesday's victory over the Sixers. ... Continue Reading

Lindsey Harding, an incredible journey to the Lakers' bench and an unprecedented next step

She was the No. 1 pick in the 2007 WNBA draft. She has played all over the world and coached through triumph and horror. Now, Harding is not only a leading voice for JJ Redick, LeBron and the Lakers, but is on the short list for future NBA head coaches. ... Continue Reading